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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.96, 26,071.44 and 6,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.96, 26,071.44 and 6,285.06 is: 9,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.96 : 26,071.44 = 6,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.96/26,071.44 = 6,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.96x = 26,071.44 × 6,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.96x = 163,860,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,860,564.69/17,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.59

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